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Safety instructions and warnings
• To prevent injury or damage to the unit, the appliance should be unpacked and set up by two
people.
• In the event that the appliance is damaged on delivery, contact the supplier immediately before
connecting to the mains.
• To guarantee safe operation, ensure that the appliance is set up and connected as described
in these operating instructions.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains if any fault occurs. Pull out the plug, switch off or
remove the fuse.
• When disconnecting the appliance, pull on the plug, not on the cable.
• Any repairs and work on the appliance should only be carried out by the customer service
department, as unauthorised work could prove highly dangerous for the user. The same ap-
plies to changing the mains power cable.
• Do not allow naked flames or ignition sources to enter the appliance. When transporting and
cleaning the appliance, ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged. In the event of dam-
age, make sure that there are no ignition sources nearby and keep the room well ventilated.
• Do not stand on the plinth, drawers or doors or use them to support anything else.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given
initial supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces or chilled/frozen food. This could cause pain,
numbness and frostbite. In the case of prolonged skin contact, protective measures should
be taken, e.g. gloves should be worn.
• Do not consume food which has been stored for too long, as it could cause food poisoning.
• Do not store explosives or sprays using combustible propellants such as butane, propane,
pentane etc. in the appliance. Electrical components might cause leaking gas to ignite. You
may identify such sprays by the printed contents or a flame symbol.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance.
• If you have a lockable appliance, do not keep the key near the appliance or within reach of
children.
• The appliance is designed for use in enclosed areas. Do not operate the appliance outdoors
or in areas where it is exposed to splash water or damp conditions.
• The LED light strip illuminates the interior of the appliance. It is not suitable for lighting a room.
• When transporting or operating the appliance at an altitude of more than 1500 m above sea
level, the glass pane in the door can break due to the reduction in air pressure. Broken frag-
ments are sharp-edged and can cause serious injury.